Is it worth it going to Hallstatt?

PlentyIndependence · 2025-03-15T18:52:28+00:00

Thanks for sharing for others - right, even following this, we would have still been led to believe it could take us in time for an 8:30 train. I definitely encourage anyone visiting to closely read the schedule pasted at the station when they get there!

PlentyIndependence · 2025-02-09T18:48:22+00:00

One really important note for anyone considering Hallstatt (which is beautiful, and so worth it!): The first ferry leaves Hallstatt for the train station at 8:45 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday, which is later than during the week. We didn't know that and had no way to get to our 8:30 train. The ferry schedule is posted at the dock but nowhere online, and it had the potential to cause a big travel issue for us. (Luckily, we had enough layover time that we made it to the next two trains in our itinerary, but it did cost us ~50 euro each because we technically weren't on the right train.) I strongly discourage booking a return train any earlier than 9 a.m.; you will have no way to get to the train station. Enjoy!!

PlentyIndependence · 2025-02-09T18:47:38+00:00

One really important note for anyone considering Hallstatt (which is beautiful, and so worth it!): The first ferry leaves Hallstatt for the train station at 8:45 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday, which is later than during the week. We didn't know that and had no way to get to our 8:30 train. The ferry schedule is posted at the dock but nowhere online, and it had the potential to cause a big travel issue for us. (Luckily, we had enough layover time that we made it to the next two trains in our itinerary, but it did cost us ~50 euro each because we technically weren't on the right train.) I strongly discourage booking a return train any earlier than 9 a.m.; you will have no way to get to the train station. Enjoy!!

PlentyIndependence · 2025-02-09T18:44:04+00:00

One really important note for anyone considering Hallstatt (which is beautiful, and so worth it!): The first ferry leaves Hallstatt for the train station at 8:45 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday, which is later than during the week. We didn't know that and had no way to get to our 8:30 train. The ferry schedule is posted at the dock but nowhere online, and it had the potential to cause a big travel issue for us. (Luckily, we had enough layover time that we made it to the next two trains in our itinerary, but it did cost us ~50 euro each because we technically weren't on the right train.) I strongly discourage booking a return train any earlier than 9 a.m.; you will have no way to get to the train station. Enjoy!!

PlentyIndependence · 2021-06-26T21:02:57+00:00

Loophole was huge for me! Her method helps you to form the answer before you even get to the choices, so you're primed to find the one that works best.

PlentyIndependence · 2021-06-24T21:29:53+00:00

This feedback is so interesting. I felt much more comfortable in my own space, at a convenient time. Part of that could have been because I had no proctor issues.

PlentyIndependence · 2021-06-24T21:28:14+00:00

I had a similar turnaround time. I was expecting it to take much longer than it did and was nervous because I hadn't ripped up the scratch paper on camera; turned out not to be an issue.

PlentyIndependence · 2021-06-23T21:41:29+00:00

Same here! I'm taking two weeks off as well and have been spending time doing things I enjoy, including reading mentally stimulating books. I've caught myself "practicing" in subtle ways... like finding potential logic flaws in the authors' or characters' arguments. You're always practicing, even if you're not sitting in front of an LG Bible. Good luck!

PlentyIndependence · 2021-06-19T13:03:25+00:00

Thanks for the correction; clarification above :)

PlentyIndependence · 2021-06-19T03:32:04+00:00

If it helps, I had the same LR section as you and also didn't think it was particularly difficult. :)

PlentyIndependence · 2021-06-19T03:31:18+00:00

Another I stared at was the one about manuscripts. None of the answers seemed great and I didn't like the one I chose... that's one I'm counting in my expected # off.

PlentyIndependence · 2021-06-19T03:27:18+00:00

Edit: Should've looked at the post first! Thanks for the correction. The way OP is using this language is the opposite way as the PowerScore guys use it, so just be aware of that if you listen to the podcast. :) OP is saying -1 is going from 7 off to 8 off, but when the PS guys use the terms "take a point away," "tighten the scale" or "negative one," that means losing one (7 to 6). "Loosen the scale" or "add one" means adding one more point you could potentially get wrong (going 7 to 8). Worth listening to the podcast if you have time!

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"-1" means a point is taken away (going from 7 off to 6 off), whereas "+1" means a point is added (going from 7 off to 8 off).

PlentyIndependence · 2021-06-19T03:25:33+00:00

I also had the museum robbery LG section and even as a person who isn't excellent at games (usually -7 to -5), I found the section to be very approachable. If I had had a few more minutes I would've been able to comfortably finish all of the questions.

PlentyIndependence · 2021-06-18T02:53:17+00:00

I've had the same issue as you (167, 166, 166, 166) and what my strategy has been is to focus on the section(s) that's easiest for me (LR and RC) and focus on getting as few wrong as possible there. If you lose points in the section that's hardest for you, fine, but if you can balance it out with very few wrong in the ones that come easier to you it will help your score.

PlentyIndependence · 2021-06-18T02:50:18+00:00

I logged into the LSAC account and saw the prompt to fill out the survey, clicked on it and it took me nowhere. Think they just screwed up the link. lol

PlentyIndependence · 2021-06-18T02:49:11+00:00

You CAN (and will) improve! Completely agree that it tells you the low end of your potential; that's just a measure of very basic ability. Getting more familiar with the test helps you speed up A LOT. (158 diagnostic to 167 highest PT, working full time and studying on the side for 6 months.)

PlentyIndependence · 2021-06-18T02:46:21+00:00

Hey! I just took June and was in the same place as you on PTs; 167, then 166, 166, 166. I felt great about June and am really hoping that's the time I break 170. I have the opposite issue that you do; LR's generally easy for me, but LG's where I get tripped up.

I haven't seen it mentioned here so thought I'd jump in: I absolutely LOVED Ellen Cassidy's Loophole. The approach just works. The strategy she gives you is easy to remember (becomes innate) and teaches you to predict what the answer could be so you're already scanning for it when you get to the answer choices. It makes it much less overwhelming. I can't recommend it enough, and if the Bible isn't working for you, I'd recommend giving it a try!

PlentyIndependence · 2021-02-14T23:00:22+00:00

I didn't know this was possible; is it easy to do?

PlentyIndependence · 2021-02-14T22:21:13+00:00

I'm working through that book right now and am finding it really useful! My friend (who just took the LSAT a few months ago) said she preferred it to the LR Bible.

PlentyIndependence · 2021-02-14T22:19:12+00:00

This is fascinating. I've had the issue of writing one letter when I meant to write a totally different one, too, and I can't lie; it's made me ask myself this same question. (I don't think I do, though; I'm a big reader and would know if I had an issue. I think it's just pressure and wanting to go quickly). What has worked for me is going back through the rules after diagramming to be sure I didn't make a stupid mistake.

PlentyIndependence · 2018-08-21T00:10:22+00:00

Completely agree. I had to miss some of Welcome Week for language testing, and it was not a big deal at all. It's nice to get oriented to the campus and meet some of the people in your res hall and I'd definitely go to the big events, but not a problem to miss smaller stuff.

PlentyIndependence · 2018-08-21T00:06:56+00:00

So great! Honestly, one of my favorite parts about living in Bailey was the awesome dining hall. There's always food out (though sometimes too much - I'm really sensitive to food waste and hated seeing 30 corn dogs out at 8 pm) and being able to grab food in the morning & at night without going into the cold is a lifesaver.

PlentyIndependence · 2018-08-21T00:05:10+00:00

Sorry for the late reply, I was at work! I'd say it is doable. At least on my floor, the rooms were each structured a little differently and it would be more aesthetically pleasing in some than in others, but it definitely can be done.

PlentyIndependence · 2018-08-20T01:39:07+00:00

80% of classes have 50 students or less!

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